Physical Activity And Body Image Of Women: Literature Review,
2022
PhD studies, The Faculty of Physical Education, Józef Piłsudski University of Physical Education in Warsaw, Poland
Physical Activity And Body Image Of Women: Literature Review, Sonia Mosur-Kaluza, Monika Guszkowska
Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity
This study represents a review of literature on the relationship between recreational physical activity and the body image. This research encompasses 39 papers published between 2008 and 2015 that were available in the Academic Search Complete database. The results of comparative, prospective, and experimental research are ambiguous. These data suggest both a positive relationship between the body image and physical activity, i.e. a more positive body image among more active people and an improvement in the body image as a result of regular exercise, and a negative relationship, in particular, a more negative body image in persons engaging in “aesthetic” …
The Use Of Combination Therapy In Rehabilitation Of Patients With Hip Osteoarthritis – Preliminary Report,
2022
Chair of Physiotherapy, Gdansk University of Physical Education and Sport, Poland
The Use Of Combination Therapy In Rehabilitation Of Patients With Hip Osteoarthritis – Preliminary Report, Magdalena Podczarska-Glowacka, Anna Lysak, Rafal Szulc-Cieplicki
Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity
Background: The objective of the study was to assess the effectiveness of a 2-week therapeutic programme consisting of combination therapy and postisometric relaxation and its effect on the mobility of joints and the level of perception of pain in patients with osteoarthritis of hip joints. Material/Methods:The research was carried out on subjects clinically and radiologically diagnosed as patients with osteoarthritis of hip joints. 30 subjects, including 7 men and 23 women (average age of 67.8 yrs), underwent the examinations. The therapy lasted 2 weeks and consisted of 10 treatment sessions. The medical program included a combination therapy and individual exercises, …
The Role Of Myofascial Massage In Spinal Pains In Professionally Active Women,
2022
Department of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Rehabilitation and Kinesiology, Gdansk University of Physical Education and Sport in Gdansk, Poland
The Role Of Myofascial Massage In Spinal Pains In Professionally Active Women, Malgorzata Kawa, Karol Orlowski, Malgorzata Kowza-Dzwonkowska
Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity
Background: Pain ailments of the spine are one of the most common diseases of the system of bones and joints. 75% to 85% of the world’s population suffer or will suffer from it, and lumbar pain is the most common cause of disability of persons over 45 years of age. They are usually the beginning of a chronic, often progressing ailments often leading to disability, incapacity to work and restrictions in daily life. Myofascial massage helps reduce pain sensations. Is a specific method of gradual stretching soft tissues and making muscle fibres more elastic. It reduces increased muscle tone, muscle …
The Idiolect Of Fitness Professional Ewa Chodakowska In The Context Of Communication With A Target Group Within The Physical Activity Marketplace,
2022
Italian Studies, Faculty of Neophilology, University of Warsaw, Poland
The Idiolect Of Fitness Professional Ewa Chodakowska In The Context Of Communication With A Target Group Within The Physical Activity Marketplace, Julia Murrmann
Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity
Background: The paper focuses on the communication with a target group within the fitness industry. The purpose was to analyze the idiolect, meaning the distinctive and unique use of language of a Polish fitness trainer, Ewa Chodakowska, and to characterize the role of her specific linguistic choices in the endeavor of encouraging individuals, primarily females, to participate in workouts. Material/Methods: For the development of categories and an understanding of the relationship between the various concepts, the techniques of a grounded theory were used. The method chosen to investigate Chodakowska’s idiolect was the content analysis, in which both written and oral …
Local Cryotherapy In Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicodylitis),
2022
Department of Physical Education, Faculty of Physiotherapy, Gdansk University of Physical Education and Sport in Gdansk, Poland
Local Cryotherapy In Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicodylitis), Malgorzata Kawa, Malgorzata Kowza-Dzwonkowska
Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity
Background: The study investigated the analgesic effectiveness, the reduction in the intake of painkillers and an improvement in physical activity after local cryotherapy in tennis elbow (TE). Material/Methods: The research group comprised patients of the Physiotherapy Patients diagnosed with so-called tennis elbow were referred to physical therapy treatments by specialist doctors. 34 patients were examined (26 women, 8 men), aged 36-59 years, who were then divided into two groups: Group X (17 persons) – treated with local cryotherapy (10 treatments over 2 weeks), Group Y (17 persons ) – the control group with no therapeutic procedures conducted for a period …
Imagery Use In Rehabilitation After The Knee Joint Arthroscopy,
2022
Gdansk University of Physical Education and Sport, Poland
Imagery Use In Rehabilitation After The Knee Joint Arthroscopy, Dominika Wilczynska, Anna Lysak, Magdalena Podczarska-Glowacka
Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity
Background: The objective of the study was to assess the efficiency of visualization training based on motivating instructions of a general character in order to increase the knee joint mobility, reduce pain and increase the quadriceps muscle mass of the thigh in patients after the knee joint arthroscopy. Material/Methods: F10 outpatient clinic patients after arthroscopy of the knee joint (average age 35 yrs) were subject to research. Physiotherapeutic treatment comprised an improvement program to increase the range of flexion in the knee joint (full ROM), align limbs circumference and reduce pain. The research group was divided into 2 subgroups. In …
An Assessment Of Shape Of The Longitudinal And The Transverse Foot Arch In Male And Female Pole Vaulters,
2022
Department of Health Promotion and Posturology, Gdansk University of Physical Education and Sport, Poland
An Assessment Of Shape Of The Longitudinal And The Transverse Foot Arch In Male And Female Pole Vaulters, Monika Opanowska, Elzbieta Ptretkiewicz-Abacjew
Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity
Background: The aim of the research was to assess the longitudinal and the transverse shape of the foot arch in male and female pole vaulters. Material/Methods: The research involved 14 women and 16 men training pole vault professionally and possessing the highest level of sport’s proficiency. The assessment of the foot arch was made in static conditions, using a podoscope. The longitudinal foot arch was assessed by Clarke’s method and the transverse foot arch was based on the calcaneal angle. Results: The obtained results showed that the correct and excessive foot arch occur most frequently. Conclusions: Numerous technical exercises performed …
Typology Of Consumer Behaviors During The 2012 Uefa European Championships,
2022
Jozef Pilsudski University of Physical Education in Warsaw, Poland
Typology Of Consumer Behaviors During The 2012 Uefa European Championships, Monika Piatkowska, Sylwia Goclowska, Jolanta Zysko
Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity
Background: Facing a growing diversity of needs, preferences and behaviors among sports events consumers, the segmentation of this market has become a key aspect in designing and implementing marketing programs. Therefore, the purpose of this paper is to create a 2012 UEFA Euro Championship consumer typology that adopts a segmentation method based on socio-demographic and behavioral variables. Material/Methods: Sample CAPI surveys were conducted among viewers of the 2012 UEFA European Championship (N = 1,000). Consumer profiles were analyzed by adopting basic criteria of marketing segmentation based on socio-economic, demographic and psychographic variables. Due to a hierarchical clustering, authors obtained five …
Immediate And Mid-Term Effects Of Elastic Taping On Gymnast’S Postural Control Performance During A Handstand,
2022
Georg-August-University Göttingen, Institute of Sports Sciences, Germany
Immediate And Mid-Term Effects Of Elastic Taping On Gymnast’S Postural Control Performance During A Handstand, Pia M. Vinken, Thomas Heinen
Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity
Background: The study explored whether three different applications of an elastic tape on the forearms of healthy, active gymnasts influence their postural control performance during a handstand immediately and 48 hours after application. Material/Methods: 24 gymnasts were randomly assigned to three groups: group 1 – elastic tape application at a gymnast’s wrist joints, group 2 – elastic tape application at a gymnast’s forearm muscles, and group 3 – a combination of groups 1 and 2. The gymnast’s center of pressure was measured with a mobile balance platform, indicating postural control performance during a handstand. Results: The gymnast’s postural control performance …
Self-Regulation Strategies Used By Men And Women Attending To Fitness Clubs,
2022
The Jerzy Kukuczka Academy of Physical Education in Katowice, Poland
Self-Regulation Strategies Used By Men And Women Attending To Fitness Clubs, Krzysztof Sas-Nowosielski, Sylwia Szopa
Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity
Background: The purpose of this study was to examine the self-regulation strategies used by men and women attending to fitness clubs and how they are related to the level of participants’ physical activity. Material/Methods: The participants of the study were 200 persons attending fitness clubs, including 108 women (54%) and 92 men (46%), aged 17-63 years, mean 29.18 ±9.16 years. The questionnaire measuring self-regulation strategies: goal-setting, self-monitoring, enlisting social support, self-rewarding and stimulus control were used along with Godin Leisure-Time Exercise Questionnaire assessing physical activity. Results: Participants exercised on average 6.17 (±3.83) hours MVPA weekly. From the self-regulation strategies the …
An Assessment Of The Impact Of Special Training Of Inspiratory Muscles In A Fitness Classes Programme On Physical Capacity Of 20-25-Year-Old Women,
2022
Department of Methodology of Physical Education, Gdansk University of Physical Education and Sport, Poland
An Assessment Of The Impact Of Special Training Of Inspiratory Muscles In A Fitness Classes Programme On Physical Capacity Of 20-25-Year-Old Women, Agnieszka Cybulska, Pawel Drobnik
Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity
Background: In the process of modernising and improving physical fitness classes on offer, there is a growing trend to complement them with extra means characterized by different directions of interactions. Training of respiratory muscles (TRM) is one of them used in sports training but also increasingly more often in health training. The aim of the study was to assess changes in physical capacity under the influence of 6 weeks' training of a different type of inspiratory muscles incorporated into the programme of fitness classes for women aged 20-25 years. Material/Methods: The study involved 33 not training professionally young women aged …
Endurance Skills Of Young Team Game Players,
2022
Chair of Team Sports Games, University School of Physical Education in Wroclaw
Endurance Skills Of Young Team Game Players, Pawel Chmura, Kamil Swierzko, Justyna Andrzejewska, Marek Popowczak, Andrzej Dudkowski, Marek Konefal, Andrzej Rokita
Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity
Background: The aim of the present study was to assess physiological-biochemical reactions to incremental exercise loads and the levels and development of endurance skills in young male and female team game players. Material/Methods: The study sample comprised 370 soccer, handball, basketball and volleyball players (186 girls and 184 boys) from the Lower Silesian Regional Teams in Poland, aged 14.20 ±1.37 years (boys) and 13.90 ±1.15 years (girls). The exercise test consisted of the shuttle run Beep Test for estimation of aerobic fitness. The assessment of endurance skills was based on the length of the covered distance in the Beep Test …
Specifics Of Morphological Factor Among Girls Practicing Artistic Gymnastics At The Stage Of Basic Training,
2022
Institute of Physical Culture, Kazimierz Wielki University in Bydgoszcz, Poland
Specifics Of Morphological Factor Among Girls Practicing Artistic Gymnastics At The Stage Of Basic Training, Wieslawa Pilewska, Robert Pilewski, Agnieszka Barczewska
Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity
Background: The aim of the study was to determine the specificity of somatic build among girls practicing artistic gymnastics at the basic stage of training. Material/Methods: The study involved 12 8.9-year-old girls practicing artistic gymnastics at BKSG "Zawisza". The girls had 3.4 years of professional training experience and were affected by a six-week training (3-4 hours a day). They had the level of youth class. Anthropometric measurements of selected somatic characteristics have been taken. The results were subject to anthropology-specific classifications and statistical analysis. With the use of an expert method, the rating of technical preparation among gymnasts was made. …
Task Dependency Of Movement Regulation In Female Gymnastic Vaulting,
2022
Institute of Sports Science, University of Hildesheim, Germany
Task Dependency Of Movement Regulation In Female Gymnastic Vaulting, Thomas Heinen, Isabell Artmann, Anja Brinker, Marc Nicolaus
Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity
Background: In gymnastics vaulting it is thought that gymnasts regulate their run-up on the basis of visually perceived environmental information, such as the position of the springboard, with the aim of an accurate foot placement on the springboard. The question, however, arises if these regulative processes found in gymnastics vaulting can be generalized to other tasks with similar demands but differing dynamics? Material/Methods: To answer this question, ten female gymnasts were asked to perform two target-directed gymnastics tasks that were similar in task demands but differed in task dynamics. When performing the two tasks, the position of the springboard was …
The Efficiency Of Actions Of Goalkeepers From Sports Effective Teams In A Game Of Futsal In Matches Of The Final Tournament Of The World And European Championships In 2012,
2022
Gdansk University of Physical Education and Sport, Poland
The Efficiency Of Actions Of Goalkeepers From Sports Effective Teams In A Game Of Futsal In Matches Of The Final Tournament Of The World And European Championships In 2012, Mateusz Oszmaniec, Andrzej Szwarc
Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity
Background: The purpose of the study was to develop a model mapping the efficiency of actions of futsal goalkeepers based on observation of their game in eight matches of the cup finals the World and European Championships in 2012. Material/Methods: Data about the game were recorded on originally developed observation sheets. Activity, effectiveness and reliability of particular offensive and defensive actions aiming at achieving objectives of the game were investigated. Results: It was found that in attack futsal goalkeepers mostly perform actions whose aim is to gain the playfield with the ball by passing it with a foot from the …
The Effect Of Front And Back Squat Techniques On Peak Loads Experienced By The Achilles Tendon,
2022
Division of Sport Exercise and Nutritional Sciences, School of Sport Tourism and Outdoors, University of Central Lancashire, UK
The Effect Of Front And Back Squat Techniques On Peak Loads Experienced By The Achilles Tendon, Jonathan Sinclair, Chris Edmundson, Stephen Atkins, Paul John Taylor, Hayley Vincent
Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity
Background: A primary technique in the discipline of strength and conditioning the squat has two principal ‘back and front’ variants. Despite the physiological and strength benefits of the squat, the propensity for musculoskeletal injury is high. The current investigation examined the influence of the front and back squat variations on the load experienced by the Achilles tendon. Material/Methods: Achilles tendon loads were obtained from eighteen experienced male participants as they completed both back and front squats. Differences between squat conditions were examined using Bonferroni adjusted (p = 0.0125) paired t-tests. Results: The results showed that the peak Achilles tendon load …
The Importance Of Functional Diagnostics In Preventing And Rehabilitating Gymnast Injuries With The Assistance Of The Tensiomyography (Tmg) Method: A Case Study,
2022
Faculty of Physical Education and Sport, University of Tuzla, Tuzla, Bosnia and Herzegovina
The Importance Of Functional Diagnostics In Preventing And Rehabilitating Gymnast Injuries With The Assistance Of The Tensiomyography (Tmg) Method: A Case Study, Almir Atikovic, Mitija Samardzija Pavletic, Muhamed Tabakovic
Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity
Background: The tensiomyography assessment offers information, in the time domain, regarding the following parameters: maximal radial deformation or displacement of the muscle belly, contraction time, reaction time, sustain time and relaxation time. The aim of this study is to provide information about muscle stiffness, the mechanic and contractile properties using the TMG muscles after 4 months rehabilitation process gymnast. Material/Methods: Four muscles were chosen on both lateral sides involved in artistic gymnastics performance: biceps femoris, erector spinae, gluteus maximus, rectus femoris. The testing sample in this study was taken from the Croatian Republic’s senior representative who won third place 2012 …
Side To Side Differences In Patellar Tendon Kinetics Of The Support Limb During Maximal Instep Soccer Kicking,
2022
Centre for Applied Sport and Exercise Sciences, School of Sport Tourism and Outdoors, University of Central Lancashire, UK
Side To Side Differences In Patellar Tendon Kinetics Of The Support Limb During Maximal Instep Soccer Kicking, Jonathan Kenneth Sonclair, Hannah Shore, Stephen Atkins, Sarah Jane Hobbs
Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity
Background: Kicking actions have been implicated in the aetiology of soccer injuries, and the unilateral nature of kicking may influence this. The aim of the current investigation was to determine whether soccer players exhibit bilateral differences in support limb patellar tendon loads. Material/Methods: Fifteen male soccer players were examined whilst kicking a stationary soccer ball with both their dominant and non-dominant feet. Patellar tendon kinetics were obtained from each limb and then contrasted using paired samples t-tests. Results: Significant increases in patellar tendon kinetics were found when using the non-dominant limb.Conclusions: The findings from the current investigation have clinical significance …
Is The Use Of Oral Contraceptive Beneficial To Female Athletes In The Prevention Of Anterior Cruciat Ligament Injury?,
2022
Tennessee State University
Is The Use Of Oral Contraceptive Beneficial To Female Athletes In The Prevention Of Anterior Cruciat Ligament Injury?, Mia Faragalli, Kara Taylor, Abi Welch, Edilberto Raynes
Student Research
No abstract provided.
Physical Activity As A Pro-Health Behaviour In The Opinion Of Adult Women,
2022
Faculty of Tourism and Recreation, Josef Pilsudski University School of Physical Education in Warsaw, Poland
Physical Activity As A Pro-Health Behaviour In The Opinion Of Adult Women, Maria Lipko, Anna Darmas
Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity
Background: This study aims at determining opinion of participants of strengthening and relaxation classes on health determinants and their influence on adoption of particular forms of physical activity. Material/Methods: Participants of the study were 113 women aged 40 to 55, among whom 70 participated in such strengthening and relaxation courses as yoga, Pilates and Tai Chi and 43 women were inactive (control group). A survey prepared by the authors of this paper was used. Results: According to the participants, the most crucial factors influencing health are proper nutrition, adoption of physical activity and keeping proper body weight. Active women are …
